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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.66, 2,803.68 and 636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.66, 2,803.68 and 636.74 is: 954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.66 : 2,803.68 = 636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.66/2,803.68 = 636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.66x = 2,803.68 × 636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.66x = 1,785,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,215.20/1,869.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.83

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